Membership Benefits & Levels
At the Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry, our mission is to support your success. As a member, you have access to valuable tools designed to increase visibility, build strong connections, and engage with the community. From event promotion and networking to sponsorships and exclusive marketing opportunities, these benefits are here to help your business grow and thrive. Ensure you are fully utilizing the resources available to maximize the value of your Chamber membership.
Essentials is ideal for:
Brick-and-mortar shops, solo entrepreneurs, and service providers who want a professional presence,
networking access, and core marketing tools at a budget-friendly rate.
Become an Essentials Member
Essentials Membership ($280/year)
A solid starting point for small or new businesses who want core Chamber benefits and visibility.
Start utilizing your Chamber benefits from day one, no matter what time of year you join.
Get an overview of all Chamber benefits and opportunities so you know exactly how to plug in.
Show your support for the Chamber and the Woodstock community by displaying your membership at your place of business.
Participate in networking-focused programs like ribbon cuttings/mixers or our networking groups to meet other professionals and grow your connections.
Engage in initiatives like the Annual Membership Meeting, Annual Awards Gala, Wine Walk, Ladies Night Out, and seasonal opportunities that encourage local spending and community support.
Your business will be featured in our annual Community Resource Guide, with more than 8,000 copies distributed throughout the community every year.
Sponsor Chamber events to showcase your business at highly attended, popular community gatherings, enhancing brand awareness and reputation.
Celebrate milestones like a grand opening or anniversary with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, or host a daytime or after-hours event for Chamber members to showcase your business.
Submit your events to be featured on our Chamber calendar. These events may also be included in our weekly Community Newsletter, reaching over 1,000 subscribers and boosting your visibility.
Your Chamber membership includes a featured listing in our online business directory, making it easier for customers to find you when they search our website.
Keep your business information up to date in our online and printed membership directory. Add your team members to your account so they receive updates, event invitations, and resources too.
Raise awareness of your business through Chamber engagement on social media. Our platforms have generated more than one million views in the past year.
Send a shared Thursday Bulletin e-blast or an exclusive e-blast to promote your deals, discounts, or announcements directly to our email list.
Reach the local community and drive them into your business through ads in our weekly Thursday Bulletins and event sponsorships.
Volunteer at Chamber-hosted events to network with fellow members and the community while giving back.
Join committees to help plan events and programs that benefit our members and the community.
Share your news and accomplishments for distribution through the Chamber’s communication channels.
Post exclusive business discounts in our Hot Deals section to attract customers and encourage local shopping.
Exclusive to Woodstock Area Chamber members, our Member-to-Member Deals offer special discounts and incentives that members can share with one another.
When community members contact the Chamber looking for a specific type of business, we refer Chamber members first.
Display your business cards and brochures in our Chamber office/Woodstock Visitors Center located in The Old Courthouse on the Woodstock Square.
Stay in the know about what’s happening in Woodstock and become a go-to resource for information in the community.
Receive member pricing for events such as the State of the City Luncheon, Annual Gala, and other educational programs.
Request an Excel file of member names and business contact information to help you connect with like-minded business owners and teams.
Broaden your reach to local job seekers and increase awareness of your business by posting open positions on our job board.
Reach 50 new residents to the Woodstock area by including swag or a coupon in our Welcome Home boxes.
Provide official verification for customs to help avoid shipping delays and duties, and qualify goods for trade benefits like lower tariffs.
Start here if you’re ready to plug into the Woodstock business community and make sure people can find you.
Signature is ideal for:
Growing local businesses that are past the start-up phase and ready to increase their visibility,
promote special offers, and deepen their Chamber involvement.
Become a Signature Member
Signature Membership ($380/year)
Includes all Essentials benefits, plus added exposure and built-in marketing tools.
List your business in two directory categories so customers can find you under multiple services or specialties.
Add your logo, photos, and video links to your directory page so your listing stands out on our highly trafficked Chamber website.
Two shared Thursday Bulletin e-blasts are included to promote events, job openings, anniversaries, or special campaigns to our healthy open-rate newsletter audience.
Post your coupons and special offers on our website at no extra cost to drive more traffic and sales.
Choose Signature if you want your business to appear more often and in more places across Chamber marketing.
Investor is ideal for:
Established businesses that want to consistently stay in front of Woodstock residents and other members,
while influencing the direction of Chamber initiatives.
Become an Investor Member
Investor Membership ($575/year)
Includes all Signature benefits, plus premium visibility, advertising, and event access.
List your business in up to five categories in the directory—perfect if your business offers multiple services.
Four shared Thursday Bulletin e-blasts are included to keep your messaging in front of our engaged email audience throughout the year.
Get your business noticed with year-round banner advertising in a category on our highly trafficked Chamber website.
Attend this yearly event featuring the Mayor and hear the latest vision for Woodstock first-hand.
Investor gives you repeated, high-visibility touchpoints with both the business community and local residents.
Partner is ideal for:
Larger or long-established organizations that want to champion major community priorities and
be recognized as top-level supporters of the Woodstock business community.
Become a Partner Member
Partner Membership ($1,000/year)
Includes all Investor benefits, plus top-tier recognition and the most generous built-in marketing.
Appear in up to six directory categories, giving your organization broad coverage across multiple services and audiences.
Six shared Thursday Bulletin e-blasts are included to spotlight major initiatives, events, campaigns, and milestones throughout the year.
Attend this fun community celebration and mingle with key leaders and businesses from across Woodstock.
Your logo appears in our highly opened weekly Chamber Connections email, keeping your brand in front of members all year long.
Gain additional visibility with your logo posted in the Chamber office and Woodstock Visitors Center in The Old Courthouse on the Woodstock Square.
Partner is for organizations that want maximum visibility and a strong voice in shaping Woodstock’s future.
Non-profit options are ideal for:
501(c)(3) and 501(c)(6) organizations who want the benefits of Chamber membership at a reduced rate,
with the choice of a simple Essentials package or an enhanced marketing presence.
Join as a Non-profit Member
Non-profit Membership Options
As a Chamber, we know the importance of supporting our non-profit community partners.
Non-profit Essentials — $140/year
Same benefits as the Essentials membership package, offered at a reduced rate for qualifying 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(6) organizations.
Non-profit Enhanced — $240/year
Everything in Non-profit Essentials, plus an enhanced directory listing with logo, photos, and video links so your organization stands out. Includes four shared e-blasts to our healthy open-rate weekly newsletter to promote events, fundraising campaigns, job openings, anniversaries, and more.
These options help your mission stay visible while keeping membership affordable for non-profits.
Associate is ideal for:
Retired professionals, community champions, and businesses needing an additional membership
who want to stay connected to the Chamber and support local business.
Become an Associate Member
Associate Membership ($120/year)
A flexible membership for those who wish to stay involved without needing a full business-level package.
- Available for additional businesses under the same ownership or retired members.
- Stay informed with Chamber communications and announcements.
- Attend select events at member pricing, where applicable.
- Continue to support the Chamber’s work and the local business community.
Perfect if you want to remain part of the Woodstock business network even after retirement
or when you have multiple business interests.
Home-Based is ideal for:
At-home businesses without a brick-and-mortar location who still want the visibility, credibility,
and networking power of Chamber membership.
Become a Home-Based Member
Home-Based Membership Options
Same core benefits as our business memberships, tailored for home-based businesses with no public address listed.
Home-Based Essentials — $180/year
At-home business with no brick-and-mortar and no address listed in the directory, with the same benefits as our Essentials level.
Home-Based Signature — $280/year
At-home business with no brick-and-mortar and no address listed in the directory, with the same benefits as our Signature level.
Choose the option that best matches how much exposure and marketing support you want for your home-based business.
Ready to Join the Woodstock Area Chamber?
Become part of a strong, connected business community and put the Chamber to work for you.
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If you have questions or need assistance, our team is here to help every step of the way!
(815) 338-2436
Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry
101 N Johnson St, Woodstock, IL 60098
chamber@woodstockilchamber.com
Let’s maximize your membership together!